Eight Fathom Cabin
Open — The cabin is currently open and available for reservations year-round through Recreation.gov.
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
About
Eight Fathom Cabin sits on the north shore of Eight Fathom Bight in the protected waters of Port Frederick, 15 miles southwest of Hoonah, Alaska. Built in 2009, this 15'x17' milled log cabin can accommodate up to 8 people with wooden bunks, a full sleeping loft, table, and benches. The cabin is notable for its ADA accessibility, with a barrier-free 125-foot trail from the beach, an accessible first-level floor, outdoor deck, and toilet. The cabin is accessible only by float plane (30 minutes from Juneau, under 10 minutes from Hoonah) or boat (45 minutes from Hoonah). A marine mooring buoy sits directly in front of the cabin, and a fine gravel beach allows for landing and launching small boats. The cabin is located at the south end of the isolated Eight Fathom Forest road system, within half a mile of the Eight Fathom Marine Access Facility float dock. Port Frederick and Eight Fathom Bight offer exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing, including whales, brown bears, deer, shorebirds, and various small mammals. The area provides excellent access to hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing. Neka Hot Springs is located 9 miles from the cabin via Forest road 8580. This is a primitive facility with no electricity, plumbing, or cell phone coverage. The cabin is heated with a woodstove and firewood is provided. Guests must bring sleeping bags, pads, cook stoves, cooking gear, and food, and pack out all trash.
Directions
Located 15 miles southwest of Hoonah on the north shore of Eight Fathom Bight at the head of Port Frederick. Access is by float plane or boat only: 45-minute boat ride from Hoonah, 30-minute flight from Juneau, or under 10 minutes from Hoonah. A marine mooring buoy is directly in front of the cabin. A fine gravel beach allows landing small boats. The cabin is accessed via a 125-foot barrier-free trail from the beach.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| r10_tongass_hoonah@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 945-3631 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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